Control: I remained unconvinced by the general control level at this Euro. We haven't seen dirty ganes yet, but I have seen not one ref who'd stand this test.

7.0

Calls: Arbitrary. Match flow okay, some fouls went through the net but no eye for little things (pushes and unsportmanlike behaviour)

7.0

Neutrality: Not a Scandinavian problem.

7.0

Style: Scandinavian again.

7.0

General assessment

I'm generally dumbfounded by the level of refereeing at this Euro. It is not all bad but many refs seem not to be bothered to establish a line in terms of game and card management. They just want to get through the match with as little mistakes as possible - leave me alone and I don't book you. The only one who tried to be proactive was Velasco Carballo and he failed in the judgement of most of the members. One dirty game and we'll be discussing leadership and discipline again. Cakir looked the best so far, for the rest average would be the most adequate description.

In his rush to show yellow cards to players
The referee should always consider your own individual color cards for use while observing the rules of the game management to consider.
When all the players and the match referee and fair play is respected by the players in some of the scenes do not require the use of yellow and red cards and note everything is solved
tanks

Easier than expected

Whenever appoitment schedule has been released, most of us have been surprised by name of Eriksson for this match. None can deny he is an experienced referee. But, considering teams involved, someone with a higher profile comes to mind first. Although, the match was considered to be the hardest ever in groupstage on paper, it wasnt challenging, exciting, etc. It seems last-two-years after WC2010 has taken too much away from Oranges. Coming back to referee, Eriksson's assistant had to do much more than himself. Eriksson had to decide about penalty appeals which were correctly rejected.

A new tradition
It seems that it has become a tradition to show respect badge on arm to captains before kickoff. Eriksson like Stark showed his badge and reminded them to act in fairplay

Calls
The game wasnt that much demanding. Eriksson was selective in foul detection which has contributed to flow of game positively. Approximately three penalty appeals have been rejected by referee (mostly, very soft pushes). All of them were reasonable. However, he had some problems with disciplinary measures after Min60. Sneijder has increased complaints as shouting him. That should be a YC. He showed another to Boateng for time-wasting after reckless insistence by Dutch bench, affected...Also, I have my doubts on Min82, whether there was an intentional slap of Huntellar to German midfielder.

Linesmen in action
Eriksson's assitants had to do more. Goal onside decison for Germany was very good. There were many other critical flags, most of were tight and correct. They missed a final minute corner-kick decision.(Not that important). One of his ARs has correctly urged him to show YC to Willems.